04-11-2014, 17:52
Absolutely spot-on, Drewks and Ska'd.
I still can't resist kicking a ball that comes in my direction when I'm over the park, and it's quite true - today's ball does allow you to stroke with your instep - I don't remember it being that easy 'back in the day'.
Similarly I can't get my breath these days when goalies automatically go for a punch instead of a catch. Whatever are they giving the ball away for? How difficult is it with today's ball to catch it?
Are there any goalies out there who can answer that? Are there any of the right age who have experienced the old ball and the new ball?
I still can't resist kicking a ball that comes in my direction when I'm over the park, and it's quite true - today's ball does allow you to stroke with your instep - I don't remember it being that easy 'back in the day'.
Similarly I can't get my breath these days when goalies automatically go for a punch instead of a catch. Whatever are they giving the ball away for? How difficult is it with today's ball to catch it?
Are there any goalies out there who can answer that? Are there any of the right age who have experienced the old ball and the new ball?